Fans were particularly surprised as many celebrities have boycotted the NFL in support of Colin’s #BendTheKnee campaign against police brutality and racial injustice in the US.

Reports have since claimed that Jay Z, 49, is interested in buying a stake in a football team with the intention of rehiring Colin, who has been a free agent since parting ways with the San Francisco 49ers since 2016.

Reacting to the controversy, DJ Khaled told TMZ: ‘I’m here with my family, so if you talk to me, talk to me with love, positivity, great energy.’

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When asked if he’s spoken to Jay Z about reports that he may buy into the Miami Dolphins, the Wild Thoughts producer said: ‘Nah, I haven’t talked to him about that, but shout-out to Jay-Z and everything he’s doing.’

DJ Khaled, 43, continued: ‘Y’all were showing love and always uplifting the people and always moving the culture forward…

Colin is still fighting against racial injustice in the US (Picture: USA Today Sports)

‘Everyday we strive to be great, everyday we go hard.’

In footage from his meeting at his Roc Nation headquarters last week, Jay Z explained: ‘The NFL has a great big platform, and it has to be all-inclusive.

‘They were willing to do some things, to make some changes, that we can do some good.’

However, many were taken aback when the rapper said: ‘I think we’re past kneeling,’ despite the fact Colin is still without a team.

While he’s yet to respond to the news directly, Colin, 31, appeared to take a jab at Jay Z’s bold business move over the weekend.

In a tweet, the football player said: ‘My Brothers @e_reid35 @kstills @ithinkisee12 continue to fight for the people, even in the face of death threats. They have never moved past the people and continue to put their beliefs into action. Stay strong Brothers!! [sic].’

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